Albert Gunter Had To Jump London’s Tower Bridge While Driving A Double Decker Bus

Today in 1952, a double decker bus driver in London had to make a split second decision to protect his passengers… and realized the safest option was to gun it and jump a city landmark. 

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Black Cake Makes Christmas In The Caribbean Sweet And Delicious

Merry Christmas! On this day of giving, you deserve a treat: a holiday favorite in Caribbean countries known as black cake.

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When ALS Stopped Jason Becker’s Guitar Playing, He Became An Accomplished Composer

Today in 2018, the release of the album “Triumphant Hearts” by guitarist Jason Becker. Not many people in music know as much about triumph over adversity as Jason Becker, who found new ways to create and share music decades after being diagnosed with ALS.

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Carlton Fisk’s Home Run Wave Changed TV Sports, But It Almost Didn’t Get Filmed At All

Today in 1975, game 6 of the World Series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox. The iconic clip of Carlton Fisk waving his game-winning home run fair was caught by the camera kind of by accident.

High Jumper Dick Fosbury’s Biggest Win Was Also A Flop

Today in 1968, a high jumper from Oregon, Dick Fosbury, changed his sport forever by winning gold with an unusual jumping motion now known as the Fosbury Flop.

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